FEBRUARY 20, 1934

Full News Archive

• Headline: Proposed Utility Board in New Jersey. Impact: This seemingly mundane utility board decision led to a series of power struggles that made local politics resemble a soap opera, complete with dramatic exits, surprise alliances, and even the occasional scandal involving a pet iguana.. Fact: Did you know that utility boards are often more contentious than family holiday dinners? At least with family, you can avoid the drama by leaving the room..
• Headline: Capt. James J. Dalton's Legacy. Impact: Captain Dalton's service inspired countless future mariners, leading them to believe that if they wore a cap and said 'Aye Aye', they could conquer the seas too—either that or just get really good at fishing.. Fact: Fun fact: Serving in a war doesn’t automatically make you a good sailor; sometimes it just means you can navigate a boat while dodging cannonballs..
• Headline: Columbia Professors Take Leaves of Absence. Impact: Berle's leave inadvertently led to a game of musical chairs among professors, resulting in more academic rivalries than a reality TV show—who knew academia could be so dramatic?. Fact: Did you know that 'leave of absence' is just a fancy way of saying 'I need a break from all these students who think they know more than I do'?.
• Headline: GOVERNMENT ACTS IN CLEANERS' STRIKE; NRA and Labor Officials Sent Here to Help End Tie-Up -- Conferences Held All Day. THOUSANDS OF SHOPS SHUT Prosecution of the Accused Chain Stores Demanded -- Test of Recovery Act Looms.. Impact: The cleaners' strike not only halted business but also sparked an underground movement among other service workers who realized they could collectively demand better pay and not just better fabric softeners.. Fact: Did you know that strikes are like the adult version of throwing a tantrum? Only instead of candy, workers want fair wages and benefits..
• Headline: Woman Minister Quits; Blames Hostility in Flock. Impact: This resignation sent shockwaves through the church, leading to a decades-long debate about women in ministry, which eventually resulted in a slew of progressive congregations—proof that sometimes, chaos breeds change.. Fact: Interesting fact: Sometimes the flock is just as hostile as a reality TV audience—everyone's got an opinion, and no one is shy about sharing it..
• Headline: JUSTICE O'BRIEN IN COURT.; Begins Bench Duties So Quietly Few Know About it.. Impact: Justice O'Brien's low-key entrance paved the way for future judges to think they could slip into their roles unnoticed—as if the gavel and robe didn’t scream 'Look at me!'. Fact: Did you know that judges often wish they could start their careers with a dramatic entrance? Instead, they just have to settle for a firm 'Order in the court!'.
• Headline: CWA ART PROJECT HAILED AS SUCCESS; Mrs. Force Tells of 1,600 Pictures Produced Besides Building Decoration on Salary.. Impact: This art project turned into a cultural renaissance, inspiring future generations to believe that art can solve all problems—except for laundry, of course.. Fact: Did you know that art projects are often funded by taxpayers who think their money is going to cure world hunger, but end up with murals instead?.
• Headline: POLICEMAN WHO BEAT REPORTER IS SHIFTED; O'Ryan Cuts Press Cards 55% as LaGuardia Lays Past Troubles to 'Chiselers.'. Impact: This incident triggered a wave of reform and a newfound camaraderie between reporters and police—because nothing says 'trust' like a mutual disdain for the public.. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'chiselers' is often used to describe people who cut corners—just like that policeman who thought beating up a reporter was a good idea..
• Headline: COURT ORDERS CITY TO RAISE $324,000 FOR TRANSIT BOARD; Mayor Says Corporate Stock Will Be Voted, but He Doubts It Can Be Sold. PAY NOW IS IN ARREARS Haskell Accuses LaGuardia of 'Picayune and Pettifogging' Tactics on Visit. CITY MUST MEET TRANSIT BOARD PAY. Impact: The financial scramble led to a series of budget cuts that made city officials more creative than ever, resulting in some of the most bizarre fundraising events—like bake sales at the mayor’s office.. Fact: Did you know that city budget meetings are the adult version of a group project? Everyone wants credit and no one wants to do the actual work..
• Headline: DEMOCRATS WARNED IN BOOK ON MONEY; ' Violent Demonstrations' With Dollar May Mean Defeat, Economist Writes.. Impact: This warning turned into a self-fulfilling prophecy, as the Democrats took it to heart, leading to a series of increasingly desperate fundraising tactics resembling a telethon for a charity no one wanted to support.. Fact: Did you know that the economy is often compared to a roller coaster? Just when you think you’re climbing, you drop faster than a politician’s approval rating after a scandal..